Published date: 2 May 2018

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 22 May 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£515,000

Procurement reference

LGSS001-DN336066-31615992

Published date

2 May 2018

Closing date

22 May 2018

Contract start date

8 October 2018

Contract end date

7 October 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Short Breaks Service is to give parents and carers a break from their caring role, offering them a chance to rest, catch up on day-to-day activities and spend time with other family members. The short breaks services required will enable children and young people with disabilities and additional needs to try new experiences, both with and away from their siblings and parents or carers, giving them the opportunity to learn new skills, develop their confidence and have fun.

The Authority proposes to enter into one Contract for an initial period of three years with the successful tenderer (Service Provider) with an option to extend for up to two years. The anticipated contract commencement date is 8 October 2018.

About the buyer

Contact name

NS Contracts

Address

Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East
Milton Keynes
MK9 3EJ
England

Telephone

+44 01908 691691

Email

NScontracts@Milton-Keynes.gov.uk

Website

https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/